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Oregon State
University Seafood
Laboratory Director Position
The
Oregon State University Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) is
recruiting for a Director of the OSU Seafood Research and Education Center
in Astoria, Oregon.
The Oregon State University Seafood Research and Education Center (SREC) in Astoria is an
administrative unit of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES). The
Director provides leadership to fulfill the SREC's
research, education, and outreach program objectives in seafood science and
technology, consistent with the broader mission of the Marine Station to
understand, utilize, and sustain marine resources and coastal ecosystems in
order to benefit the citizens of Oregon, the
Pacific Northwest, the Nation, and the
World. The Director will plan, develop and manage an externally-funded
research program, lead research programs in graduate education and training,
integrate fundamental and applied research across different sectors of the
industry, provide outreach activities that integrate knowledge of seafood
science and technology, and offer service to the profession and society. The
Director will develop strong partnerships and ties with private and public
organizations, and play a visible and important coordination and
communication role at University-industry interface for the continued growth
and prosperity of the Oregon
seafood industry.
Requirements include Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology, or related
field. Applicants must have a national or international reputation for
excellence in a food science research area, with a minimum of five years
research experience, and demonstrated leadership and administrative
abilities. Demonstrated ability to conduct scientifically significant
research and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should have
excellent written and verbal communications skills strong interest in
collaborating and cooperating with public and private groups, ability to work
with diverse faculty and industry clientele, and a demonstrated commitment to
employing and supervising a diverse workforce. It is preferable that the
candidate has shown 1. A successful record of securing and administering
extramural grant/contract funds (Federal grants, state grants, industry
grants, private donations) and fund raising to support the laboratory
activities in seafood research and outreach. 2. Experience working with the
seafood industry. 3. Budget management experience.
The
candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded,
internationally-recognized research program in seafood science and technology
with potential emphasis on seafood utilization, seafood quality, waste
utilization and value-added products. Perform scholarly research and
participate in professional meetings. Validate scholarly work by peer review
and communication in disciplinary and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed
journals, books and other professional outlets. Scholarship expectations are
25% of position description connected to the above research program.
Qualified candidates will be considered for appointment at Associate
Professor rank in the Department of Food Science and Technology or other appropriate
unit.
This
is a full-time 12-month appointment; 0.25 FTE will be from recurring funds to
raise the appointment percentage to 1.0 FTE. Tenure track will be offered at
0.75 FTE. The incumbent reports to the Superintendent of the Coastal Oregon
Marine Experiment Station and acts in consultation with the Associate Dean
and Executive Associate Dean of the College of Agricultural
Sciences
To
apply for the position the applicant will need to go to the Oregon State
University web-site http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/ and click on the
"Search Postings" link. Enter the posting number 0002888, and
then follow the instruction for on-line applications.
Applications must be submitted online by November 10, 2008 to ensure full
consideration. For more information about the position, contact Robert McGorrin, Search Committee Chair, robert.mcgorrin@oregonstate.edu.
For questions on the application process, contact Linda Hoyser
at linda.hoyser@oregonstate.edu.
For
additional information about the OSU Seafood Laboratory, please visit our
website at http://osuseafoodlab.oregonstate.edu
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